Equipment and Materials ID

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Ambubag

Ambubag

Trademark for a self re-inflating bag that assists in ventilation

Anesthetic Machines

Anesthetic Machines

A Machine intended to anesthetize the patient by creating a fresh gas

mixture. Its secondary purpose is to give the animal “breaths” during

the procedure if need arises.

Animal Clippers

Animal Clippers

Intended for the use of clipping away the hair on animals to prep them for surgery, place a catheter, clean a wound, ect. (40

surgery)

Autoclave

Autoclave

Used to sterilize all surgical equipment by the means of a

pressurized steam heated chamber

Autoclave Tape Indicator

Autoclave Tape Indicator

Specialized masking tape to tape surgical packs and

indicate exposure to heat.

Backhaus Towel Clamp

Backhaus Towel Clamp

A clamp used to fasten the surgical drape to the skin of

the anesthetized patient

Balling Gun

Balling Gun

A device used to administer a bolus (food or

pharmaceuticals) to an animal, generally livestock

Bands (castration or docking)

Elasticon, Rolled Gauze, Vet Wrap

Elasticon, Rolled Gauze, Vet Wrap

Materials used to apply a bandage to an animal. The first layer should be a soft

rolled gauze, the second layer should be the elasticon and the third layer should

be the vet wrap

Basket Muzzle

Betadine

Betadine

Antiseptic used as a surgery scrub

Brush (Body Dandy Slicker Pin)

Brush (Body Dandy Slicker Pin)

Body: Removes debris and finer particles off the body- soft bristlesDandy: Removes debris, dirt and hair off the body- hard bristlesSlicker: For small animals- helps to control shedding and smoothes coatPin: Basic brush- smoothes coat

Bulb Syringe

Bulb Syringe

Used to aspirate fluids in whelping pups or irrigate

wounds

Cat Bag

Cat Bag

A form of restraint for cats that are difficult to handle

Carmalt

Carmalt

Used for clamping across tissue containing vessels

Catch Pole

Catch Pole

Used to help catch vicious or thrashing animals and avoid

being injured

IV Catheter

IV Catheter

Placed in a vein (Cephalic) often during surgery to allow for quick access to administer

medications or reversal agents along with fluids

Butterfly Catheter

Butterfly Catheter

Short term administration of drugs, called butterfly catheter due to flaps to

help hold in place

Urine Catheter

Urine Catheter

Used to drain the bladder, often used to help relieve

urethral plugs

Centrifuge

Centrifuge

Used to spin down and separate many times of

samples, blood, urine, fecal, etc

Chain Twitch

Chain Twitch

A form of restraint in horses and large animals

Chemical Indicator Strips

Chemical Indicator Strips

Indicated that your surgical pack has been sterilized, can also be

used in lab for tests such as urinalysis

Surgical Drapes

Surgical Drapes

Used to cover unnecessary areas of the animals body during surgery and help

retain sterility.

Cold Sterile Tray

Cold Sterile Tray

This tray is used for the cold sterilization of the surgical

instruments used

Comb (Curry, Flea, Scotch)

Comb (Curry, Flea, Scotch)

Curry: Loosens dirt and heavy debrisFlea: Removes fleas from small animal coats; tests for fleasScotch: Used to groom cattle for showing

Cover Slips

Barnes Dehorner

Barnes Dehorner

Used to dehorn calves at 3-4 months of age

Electric Dehorner

Electric Dehorner

Can be used to dehorn calves up to two months old without

bleeding

Scoop or Tube Dehorner

Scoop or Tube Dehorner

Dehorns calves of ages 2-3 months

Dental Floats

Dental Floats

A device used to “fill” horses teeth

Dental Retractor

Dental Retractor

Holds the horses mouth open for dental work; floating